CorseMachin | Asparagus Fern Plant - How To Take Care Of Asparagus Ferns

Keep It Alive

The sunnier the spot, the faster asparagus fern will grow. ...
When it comes to temperature, asparagus ferns aren't fussy: Keep the plant in a fairly humid environment, but average indoor temperatures will do.
Allow the soil to dry out between waterings.

How do you take care of asparagus ferns?
How often should asparagus fern be watered?
How much sun does an asparagus fern need?
How do you keep asparagus ferns bushy?
Should you cut back asparagus ferns?
Should you trim asparagus fern?
Can you overwater asparagus fern?
Does asparagus fern like full sun?

How do you take care of asparagus ferns?

Asparagus setaceus Care & Info Guide

Light: Bright, indirect sunlight. ...
Water: Keep well-watered, but do not allow to stand in water. ...
Temperature: Normal warm household temperatures. ...
Humidity: Mist to improve humidity when grown indoors.
Feed: Feed with a weak solution during the growing season.

How often should asparagus fern be watered?

Once the seedlings grow into a plant you will need to continue watering the plant regularly. Asparagus ferns can survive during periods of drought, but you should continue to water it every time the soil is dry. During the winter, you should water the plant less. You can water the plant once a week during the winter.

How much sun does an asparagus fern need?

Asparagus ferns are very adaptable and will grow in full sun to shade. However, their foliage tends to look somewhat yellow in full sun. Their growth and color tend to be better if they receive shade for a part of the day. Asparagus ferns will grow in nearly any soil and will thrive in both moist and dry conditions.

How do you keep asparagus ferns bushy?

Get your bypass pruners out to fix an asparagus fern with bare stems.

Spray the blades of your pruning tools with household antiseptic cleaner. ...
Cut your asparagus fern to the ground in early spring every three years to keep the plant full from base to tip.

Should you cut back asparagus ferns?

Ideally, asparagus should be cut back in the fall but it is important that you wait until all of the foliage has died back and turned brown or yellow. This will normally happen after first frost, but it can happen without frost in areas that do not receive frost.

Should you trim asparagus fern?

All asparagus fern types need hard pruning every three years to rejuvenate their growth. It is best done in spring before new growth emerges. Cut back the entire plant to within 2 to 3 inches of the soil using sharp, clean pruning shears and discard the fronds.

Can you overwater asparagus fern?

It's quite easy to overwater an Asparagus Fern because it is accustomed to drought. Ideally, the top two inches of soil should be dry to the touch before watering your fern. Asparagus Ferns have thick roots which retain water well. As a result, if the soil is too wet the roots will rot.

Does asparagus fern like full sun?

Asparagus ferns are fairly easy to grow from seed. ... Asparagus ferns are adaptable and will grow in full sun to shade. Their foliage, however, tends to look somewhat yellow when grown in full sun. Their growth and color tend to be better if they receive some shade for part of the day.